Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 5)

“This is the most common language used on micros,” said Tom basically.

“Eating uranium makes me feel funny,” said Tom radiantly.

“I have to keep these eggs warm,” Tom said honestly.

“No ellipses, parabolas or hyperbolas,” said Tom laconically.

“The exit is right there,” Tom pointed out.

“It’s not fair!” said Tom darkly.

“I won’t play for this team any longer,” Tom decided.

“I’ve struck oil!” said Tom crudely.

“I’m on social security,” said Tom dolefully.

“Sorry! I’ve accidentally pierced your cheek instead,” said Tom mysteriously.

“I wouldn’t mind going with you to the tennis match,” she said gamely.

“Emily has put on weight,” said Tom emphatically.

“It’s time for the second funeral,” Tom rehearsed.

“I can no longer hear anything,” said Tom deftly.

“It’s freezing,” Tom muttered icily.

“I have lost all my Hungarian sheet music,” said Tom listlessly.

“Pretend we were in the days before railways,” Tom coached.

“Would anyone like some Parmesan?” asked Tom gratingly.

“I like ragged margins,” said Tom without justification.

“I just came in through the door,” said Tom, entranced.

“The pool player from USC had to drop out because the proper equipment didn’t arrive on time,” Tom calculated.